Counting of Omer
A Chabad-rooted companion for Sefirat HaOmer
About the app
Counting of Omer accompanies you through the 49 days that bridge Pesach and Shavuot. Each day reveals its two sefirot — the divine attributes through which kindness reaches the world — and offers a focused inner avodah drawn from the Tanya, Likutei Torah, Hemshech 5666, and the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
The app is offline-first. There are no accounts, no servers, no advertising, and no tracking. Your only choice is the time of your daily reminder.
Frequently asked questions
When does the daily count begin?
Sefirat HaOmer begins on the second night of Pesach (16 Nisan) and continues for 49 nights, ending the night before Shavuot. Each day's count is recited at night, after nightfall (tzeit hakochavim). The app is timed accordingly — the day shown after sunset is the day you should count that evening.
Why didn't I get a notification today?
First open Settings → Notifications in the app and confirm that notifications are enabled. Then check iOS Settings → Notifications → Counting of Omer and ensure Allow Notifications is on, with at least Banners and Sounds enabled.
The reminder fires at the time you've set in the app. The default is 21:30 — late enough to be after sunset in most regions. If the sun sets later in your area during the summer count, push the time later in Settings.
The reminder time should follow sunset where I live. Will the app do this?
Not in the current version. The app uses a fixed time you set yourself rather than the local sunset. The Rebbe encouraged that the count be recited as soon as the night begins, so we recommend setting the time slightly after the latest expected sunset in your region (e.g. 21:30–22:00 for most northern-hemisphere locations during the count).
I forgot to count one night. What should I do?
According to halacha, if a day was missed completely (you neither counted at night nor during the following day), one continues counting on subsequent nights but without reciting the blessing. Consult your rabbi for your specific situation. The app will continue to display the correct daily count regardless.
Can I use the app without notifications?
Yes. The app is fully usable as a daily reading and reference companion without notifications. Just decline the prompt at first launch, or disable notifications at any time in Settings.
Why are some days marked specially?
Day 33 is Lag BaOmer — the yahrtzeit of Rashbi (Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai). The day after day 49 is Shavuot, the festival of the Giving of the Torah. Both are highlighted on the calendar with their own glyphs.
What sources does the content draw from?
The daily content is rooted in classical Chabad sources: Tanya (Likutei Amarim), Likutei Torah, Sefer HaMaamarim, Hemshech 5666 of the Rebbe Rashab, the talks (sichot) and letters (igrot kodesh) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and well-known Chassidic stories of the Chabad rebbes (Alter Rebbe, Mitteler Rebbe, Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe Maharash, Rebbe Rashab, Friediker Rebbe, the Rebbe). For factual material on the Counting itself, the app draws on chabad.org's articles on Sefirat HaOmer.
Does the app collect any of my data?
No. The app stores nothing about you, contacts no servers, and shows no advertising. Your reminder time and appearance preference are saved only on your device. See the privacy policy for full details.
I have a suggestion or found a content error
Please email jiri.landovsky@icloud.com. Corrections to Hebrew transliterations, sefirot meanings, or Chassidic sources are especially welcome.
Contact & support
For any question, issue, or feedback about the app:
I usually reply within a few days. Please mention your iOS version and device model if reporting a bug.